Dermatological Conditions - Scleroderma

Steven Armus

Before establishing himself in medicine, Dr. Steven Armus earned an M.D. from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Dr. Steven Armus, an experienced dermatologist, treats patients with skin conditions like scleroderma through his Franksville, Wisconsin, private practice.

Scleroderma is a condition characterized by skin hardening and tightening, which occurs as a result of collagen overproduction in the body. Though it is usually associated with the skin, scleroderma can impact non-skin tissues like the muscle and kidneys, which may also undergo hardening.

In some patients with scleroderma, the condition affects only a portion of the skin, while in other patients the condition affects the skin generally. Doctors have yet to discover a cure for scleroderma, but there are effective treatments to manage symptoms.